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## The african Development Bank: Role and Purpose
The African Development Bank group (AfDB) is a regional multilateral development finance institution dedicated to contributing to the economic development and social progress of African countries [[1]]. It was established to support its Regional Member Countries [[2]].
The AfDB seeks motivated individuals committed to poverty reduction to join its team [[2]]. The institution is driven by a passion to improve living conditions for Africans and mobilize resources for the continent’s economic and social development [[2]].
In French, the bank is referred to as *Banque africaine de développement (BAD)*, and its objective is to contribute to the enduring economic development and social progress of African countries [[3]].
